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Enhance Your Professional Development through CSAC Institute Courses in August

Look at what’s in store in August at the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government. Three popular, specialized courses are available in Sacramento: Facilitation Practices, Polish Your Writing, and Local Governance. In Santa Cruz is a rare opportunity to join former Nebraska State Senator Dave Landis for Bridging Contentious Communities. We don’t offer these classes often, so be sure and register early as seats are limited.

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Deadline Approaching for Online Master of Public Administration Degree Program from CSAC Institute

If you have been considering advancing your professional development with a MPA degree, while still working – this affordable, on-line degree program is for you!

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New CSAC Institute Website

January 31, 2019

Looking for something? CSAC Institute course schedules, registration and student record management are all now located in one robust and comprehensive website, CSACInstitute.org

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CSAC Institute Opens New Satellite Campus in Santa Cruz County

June 17, 2019

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government held its first class today at its newest satellite campus in Santa Cruz County.

Today’s course, “Storytelling and Other Practices in the Art of Persuasion,” is being taught by Institute Dean Bill Chiat. It is the first of a list of 10 courses, with one course being offered each month for elected officials and senior staff in Santa Cruz and surrounding counties.

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A Decade of Excellence in County Continuing Education

A Decade of Excellence in County Continuing Education

Dec. 12, 2018

Ten years ago, CSAC was able to turn a vision into a reality by offering continuing education courses to county officials and senior staff. Since that first course geared toward supervisors-elect, the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has grown into one of the premier professional development programs in the country.

And a couple of weeks ago in San Diego County – the site of the first course held under the direction of the CSAC Institute – a 10th Anniversary celebration was held in conjunction with the CSAC Annual Meeting.

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CSAC Institute Releases Winter/Spring Course Schedule

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has released its Winter/Spring Course Schedule, with classes schedule at five campuses around California. A total of 47 courses designed specifically for county officials are on the schedule.

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FCC Advancing Wireless Deployment Plan That Would Limit Local Control

Sept. 20, 2018

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CSAC Institute Opens Campuses in Orange, Tulare Counties

Sept. 20, 2018

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has broadened its reach this month by opening up new campuses in Orange and Tulare Counties.

Created a decade ago, the CSAC Institute is a professional, practical continuing education program for senior county staff and elected officials. More than 4,000 staff and elected officials have taken courses with total class enrollment topping 13,000 since its inception.

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A Harvest of Classes in October at the CSAC Institute

A cornucopia of executive learning opportunities awaits you in October at the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government. The Institute has an awesome upcoming schedule of classes including the updated Leadership by Values and two featured back-to-back classes highlighting practical skills in county management: Capital Improvement Planning and Funding and County Budgeting and Financial Planning. Later in the month we haveUnraveling Public Pensions and Retirement Benefits. Check out all our upcoming classes for October and get registered!

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CSAC Institute Announces Fall Lineup of Classes

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has an awesome fall schedule of classes for your professional development. September and October highlights include great leadership courses such as: Communication with Influence, How to be Human at Work, and Storytelling.

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Hot August Courses at the CSAC Institute

Summer is a great time to continue your professional development, and the purposes of the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government is to help you increase your capacity to serve your county with exceptional courses. Check out what we have coming up in August and September below. Read on about next month’s classes and join us!

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July is Bursting with Great Classes at the CSAC Institute

July at the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has some special classes for county managers, executives and elected officials. Take the two special fiscal management classes together on July 19 and 20: Financial Management: Debt and Investment of Public Funds and State Budget 101. Facilitation Practices on July 26 is perfect for those who want to enhance their group facilitation practices.

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CSAC Institute Course to Spotlight Homeless, At-Risk Youth

“Supporting Homeless and At-Risk Youth – Collaborative Approaches” is the focus of an upcoming CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government course, scheduled for June 22 in Sacramento. County supervisors and senior executives are encouraged to attend.

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CSAC Institute Rolls Out Summer-Fall Course Schedule

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government has released its Summer-Fall Course Schedule that includes nearly 40 classes at campuses around the state. During the semester, county elected leaders and senior staff can find courses being taught in Sacramento, Contra Costa, Shasta/Tehama, and at new campuses in Orange and Tulare starting in September.

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Cal-ICMA Releases Talent Initiative Report

The California Chapter of the International City/County Managment Association (Cal-ICMA) has just published its Talent Initiative Report which concludes that talent development has now become a key business imperative for local governments.

To develop recommendations for the Talent Initiative, Cal-ICMA undertook a year-long assessment effort, including:

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CSAC Institute Offering Two New Classes in June

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government is presenting two new classes in June at our Sacramento campus. To register, click here.

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Friday, June 1, 2018 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in Sacramento

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May at the CSAC Institute: County Branding … and So Much More

The CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government is proud to offer an outstanding class lineup in May. Check out our new class on managing county marketing and branding initiatives — something many counties are exploring. Financial reporting, customer excellence, leading change, labor relations are all part of the schedule next month.

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April at the CSAC Institute: Negotiations, Leadership & More

Spring has sprung a great lineup of classes at the CSAC Institute for Excellence in County Government. Professional development classes from IT strategy and inter-generational leadership to negotiations (and advanced negotiations) and persuasion.

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March Forward by Taking A CSAC Institute Class Next Month

The CSAC Institute for Excellent in County Government March schedule contains a wide variety of courses, including a brand new class on intentionality.  Check out the course schedule below. And if you want to plan ahead, download the entire schedule of January-June classes. We have a great line-up for you.

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CSAC Institute has February Courses You Will Love

The CSAC Institute for Excellent in County Government’s February schedule is full of courses you will love. Check out the course schedule below. And if you want to plan ashead, download the entire schedule of January-June classes. We have a great line-up for you. Register now. Seating is limited and classes fill quickly.

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